US Bridges

First Street over Wilsey Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · At Wurtsboro · Structure no. 000000003357020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Wilsey Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying First Street over Wilsey Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesWilsey Brook
LocationAt Wurtsboro
Coordinates41.57662, -74.48126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2021)
Projected traffic601 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$497,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Wilsey Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Wilsey Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does First Street over Wilsey Brook carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Wilsey Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Wilsey Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.